The true skill of an artist is the ability to see unseen patterns in the world and disrupt them.
To provoke questions. To spark discussions. And to challenge perceptions.
To provoke questions. To spark discussions. And to challenge perceptions.
Check out some of my recent provocations below,
based on my own passions and opinions.
based on my own passions and opinions.
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The Elderly Mutant Ninja Turtle
Nonfiction Book | Coming 2025
A recent high school graduate grappling with faith and purpose, Jacob, interviews his great-uncle Pontormo — a 150-year-old turtle who's childhood prayer to become a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle came true. Through humor and hard-earned wisdom, Pontormo's extraordinary life helps Jacob navigate his own path.
Faces of #FAFO
Portrait Series | December 2024
Sometimes truth hits hardest when it's too late. Faces of #FAFO captures the expressions of working-class Americans grappling with the realities of their 2024 vote for Trump. This series exposes the realities of disillusionment, the power of misinformation and the regret of a nation "finding out."
A portion of the series was posted to TikTok (with music from Original Sinfluencer ). In the first several weeks, it garnered:
+100K views
+0:14 average watch time
+10K likes
+5K comments
+400 shares
+0:14 average watch time
+10K likes
+5K comments
+400 shares
Humanoids of New York
A.I. Content Series | December 2024
Humanoids of New York peers into a future where AI entities live among us, echoing humanity’s triumphs, struggles and dreams. Through AI-generated images and anecdotes, this content series delves into the nature of consciousness and questions what it truly means to exist in a world of creators and creations.
Gordie Howe NFT Art Series
NFT Art Series | December 2024
THE GENTL9MAN collection captures the duality of the iconic "Mr. Hockey" — the mean competitor, and the kind human. Inspired by family stories, these digital collectables were auctioned to support The NFL Alumni Association and The Howe Foundation, empowering kids in sports and advancing women in the business of sports.
The auction was covered by The Atlantic, Global News, NHL.com, The Detroit News and amplified by Michael Bublé and Dave Coulier, reaching a total of 91 million viewers.
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